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Messier 79 :
globular star cluster

Messier 79 is a globular star cluster located in the constellation Lepus . Messier 79 is magnitude 7.73*, and is 9.6' in size. For reference, the full moon is 30' (arc minutes) or 0.5° in size.

      1. Name:
      2. Messier 79
      1. Type:
      2. globular cluster
      1. Magnitude (m):
      2. 7.73
      1. Size:
      2. 9.6'
      1. Right Ascension:
      2. 05h 24m 11.09s
      1. Declination:
      2. -24° 31' 28.0"
      1. Messier #:
      2. M79

    * One can see up to magnitude 7-8 objects with perfect eyes under ideal dark sky conditions.



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